Ekona Posted June 4, 2015 Author Posted June 4, 2015 In that case, get yourself over to the Classic British Welcome at St Saturnin on Friday, make sure you get there early! If there's enough of us, we could meet there, maybe around 11am? Quote
Cayman Posted June 4, 2015 Posted June 4, 2015 (edited) We don't normally do the CBW, I could try to get some interest among our group, we have 2 newbies this year so maybe. Quote// I am a first timer to the Le Mans, so any guidance or advice on where to meet, what to do would be great. Just thought it could be a good way to keep in contact before/during event. could probably even use Waze!! //quote I have been many times, if you need any help let me know. We travel down Wednesday, back Monday Edited June 4, 2015 by Cayman Quote
monkeybrain1234 Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 10 of us now on the Whats App group , if anyone else wants to join the group just PM me your number. Bhav Quote
Ekona Posted June 9, 2015 Author Posted June 9, 2015 I'm in the pub now, waiting for friends to arrive before hopping on the Eurotunnel tomorrow am. 1st beer of many is in my hand as we speak Bring on the racing! Quote
370Ad Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 Very Jealous. Got two very early mornings for work Wed/Thu and will be on a 7pm Euro Tunnel on Thurs. Cant wait to get on the track again, early hours Friday morning if its still open. Quote
Ekona Posted June 9, 2015 Author Posted June 9, 2015 Possibly the last year, there's strong talk of making Indianapolis and Arnage non-public roads for next year I totally f*cked the tracking up on my Zed when I took the kerbs at Indianapolis like a racing driver when I first went, I had no idea they were ridged about 2" high on each colour! 1 Quote
glrnet Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 I'm in the pub now, waiting for friends to arrive before hopping on the Eurotunnel tomorrow am. 1st beer of many is in my hand as we speak Bring on the racing! Safe trip, don't forget the ibuprofen Quote
Lexx Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 SHould I expect my standard drunken call this year?.... Quote
Ekona Posted June 10, 2015 Author Posted June 10, 2015 Hah, I was gong to text you later to make sure you were around on Friday this year! Quote
JetSet Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Looking forward to watching this on Eurosport. Rain is forecast from 23:00 Saturday on and off right through to the finish. Nothing too heavy mind but enough to liven the race up a bit . Pete Quote
shooze Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 (edited) I'll be going with the Mrs in my Azure Roadster! Would be good to meet some of you guys there! PMd re the WhatsApp group! It'll be my third time this year but my last was in 2009. Im hoping this time my hay fever isn't as bad. I nearly died of it last time. Impetigo on my face and all sorts. Not good! Edited June 10, 2015 by shooze Quote
monkeybrain1234 Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Added you to Whatsapp group shooze. 14 of us in the group. Some good banter/pictures and tips from all. Anyone else feel free to PM me your number. . . . Quote
RobPhoboS Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 (edited) I drove down last year, it was brilliant - I went via back roads, not a single police car, no traffic jams and plenty of 'spirited' driving (left on thur morn, back mon eve). One other car with me on the way down but I did solo on the way back. Actually in all honesty the driving was the most enjoyable part (don't ask ). Edited June 10, 2015 by RobPhoboS Quote
chips Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 hi, a couple of 1st timer planning questions. there's some talk here of driving the track. would that be possible friday afternoon? that's my first choice I think. I'm on an 8am ferry so should be there mid afternoon - traffic permitting If not, or after, any recommended activities? CBW sounds worthwhile if it's doable. plan c. get to campsite beausejour and hit the bottle? I'm driving the Z down solo as my camping buddies are coming down in a rental car from london a few hours later. Not too happy about all stuff in the back of the car. I've never put anything except golf clubs in the back before! rule #1 - no practical reason. Quote
Ekona Posted June 11, 2015 Author Posted June 11, 2015 CBW first as it gets very busy, then nip off and drive the Mulsanne from TR, right down to the Porsche Curves. Looks like Porsche have the 1-2-3, given that it's due to p*ss it down at qualy tonight. Nissan LMP1s are nowhere, they look utterly hopeless and embarrassing the GT-R name. So slow out of the pits! Quote
brillomaster Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 good to see the Aston Martins have qualified well, heres hoping for champagne at work on Monday! Quote
JetSet Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 Nissan LMP1s are nowhere, they look utterly hopeless and embarrassing the GT-R name. So slow out of the pits! The best one is 22 seconds down and slower than one of the LMP2 entries at the moment. Pete Quote
370Ad Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 The LMP1 Porsche's are ridiculously quick. Leaving for Folkstone in 2 hours, finally! Quote
monkeybrain1234 Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 The Journey Begins. . . . . See you all there. Quote
bytespc Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 The Nissans are running with both legs strapped up as the hybrid system doesn't work so there down on power but still carrying all the extra weight Quote
brillomaster Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 ah... the hybrid bit is providing about 700bhp isn't it! honestly, imagine having to drive around with 'only' 550bhp from the ICE - must be terrible! but then again, aren't the nissans close to 1000bhp? Quote
Ekona Posted June 11, 2015 Author Posted June 11, 2015 They're running in the 2MJ class, with zero power to the rear. Utter f*cking engineering shambles. On the upside, it's red hot here and I have cold beer Quote
bytespc Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 They're running in the 2MJ class, with zero power to the rear. Utter f*cking engineering shambles. On the upside, it's red hot here and I have cold beer Lol...have a great time...envy.....its a real shame that they've dropped the ball and are so down on hp but hey at least it's running Quote
JetSet Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) ah... the hybrid bit is providing about 700bhp isn't it! honestly, imagine having to drive around with 'only' 550bhp from the ICE - must be terrible! but then again, aren't the nissans close to 1000bhp? Commentator on Eurosport reckons in the region of 1600 bhp, As you say 1000 from the engine and a further 600 from the hybrid part, once they get it working of course. 12 months from now it should be awesome . TBH, I reckon they'll be pleased to get a car to the finish this year. Pete Edited June 11, 2015 by JetSet Quote
Ekona Posted June 11, 2015 Author Posted June 11, 2015 Porker pole with the lap record They are so much quicker than Audi, if they don't do it this year then I've no idea when. Quote
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